Here's the Program for Women in the World Texas!

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 30, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A heroic nun, a feminist trailblazer, a fashion icon, and women who've helped change the face of politics are among those who will light up the stage as Women in the World hits the Lone Star State on October 22. The forum, to be held at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre in San Antonio, will showcase Tina Brown's signature blend of theatrical journalism, highlighting a compelling array of social, cultural and humanitarian leaders from around the world.

Tickets for Women in the World Texas are on sale now at Ticketmaster and at the Charline McCombs Empire Theatre box office. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to the Foundation for Education of Young Women. Orchestra seats cost $100; mezzanine is $75; and balcony, $50.

Schedule for Women in the World Texas (subject to change)
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Charline McCombs Empire Theatre, San Antonio, TX

8:30am: DOORS OPEN

9am: PROGRAM BEGINS

WELCOME:
Ivy R. Taylor, Mayor of San Antonio
Tina Brown, Founder and CEO, Women in the World and Tina Brown Live Media

COHOSTS PROGRAM: THE WOMAN I AM HERE FOR

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Senior Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani; former US Senator
Marie Brenner, Author and Writer at Large, Vanity Fair
Ambassador Karen Hughes, Worldwide Vice Chair, Burson-Marsteller
Sonya Medina Williams, Former Deputy Assistant to President George W. Bush and Director of Projects for First Lady Laura Bush
Guillermo Nicolas, President, 3N Group, LLC
Aaronetta Pierce, Arts Patron, Community Volunteer, Activist
Sheryl Sculley, City Manager, City of San Antonio
Gloria Steinem, Author, Feminist Activist
Diane von Furstenberg, Founder and Co-Chairman, DVF Studio LLC

THE DISHONOR OF HONOR KILLINGS
Imagine a young woman killed by her own relative for failing to obey. It's happening in faraway places, yes, but also right here in the US and in Europe. What can be done when violence against a woman comes from the heart of her own family?

Deeyah Khan, Filmmaker, Founder and CEO, Fuuse
Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Founder, AHA Foundation
Xoel Pamos, CEO, Smart Lips Productions; Executive Producer, The Price of Honor

THE FACE OF FEMINISM
Activist and feminist icon Gloria Steinem continues to rewrite the rules for women, after four decades on the barricades.

Interviewed by: Eva Longoria, Actor, Producer, Director, Philanthropist

SEWING HOPE: RESCUING AFRICA'S GIRLS
Long before #bringbackourgirls swept the Internet, a Ugandan nun was working to save thousands of young women who survived unfathomable cruelty at the hands of Ugandan rebels.

Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe, Director, St. Monica's Girls Tailoring Centre, Gulu, Uganda

Interviewed by: Alyse Nelson, President and CEO, Vital Voices Global Partnership

10:30am: BREAK

PERFORMANCE

"THE WOMAN I WANTED TO BE"

Diane von Furstenberg, the designer and philanthropist, reveals lessons of a remarkable life and career.

Diane von Furstenberg, Founder and Co-Chairman, DVF Studio LLC; Author, The Woman I Wanted to Be 

Interviewed by: Alicia Menendez, Anchor, Alicia Menendez Tonight, Fusion TV

A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE
Rosie Castro was a trailblazing political organizer when she gave birth to twin sons, Joaquin and Julian. Now one of those sons is a U.S. Congressman, the other U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Where will they go next?

Rosie Castro, Community Activist
Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX)

Moderated by: Jan Jarboe Russell, Journalist, Author, Texas Monthly Contributing Editor

12:15pm: LUNCH BREAK

1:30pm: PROGRAM RESUMES

REBEL WITH A CAUSE
When asked to name her personal hero, Eva Longoria didn't hesitate: labor organizer Dolores Huerta, still fierce and fighting for civil rights at 84.

Eva Longoria, Actor, Producer, Director, Philanthropist

Dolores Huerta, President, Dolores Huerta Foundation; Cofounder, United Farm Workers; recipient, Presidential Medal of Freedom

Moderated by: Mark McKinnon, President, Media Guy Media 

CHALLENGES ON THE HOME FRONT
Hear from women who are on the front lines every day—as military wives, mothers, caregivers, and breadwinners.

Betty Easley, Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow
Janet Sanchez, Founder and President, Esposas Militares Hispanas USA

Moderated by: Alicia Menendez, Anchor, Alicia Menendez Tonight, Fusion TV

TOYOTA MOTHER OF INVENTION
Meet the woman who is giving the gift of language and opportunity to immigrants in search of the American Dream.

Maile Molin, Deputy Director, Literacy Coalition of Central Texas; Founder, ENGLISH @ WORK

Interviewed by: Sarah Lucero, News Anchor, KENS 5-TV

POLITICS: HOW TEXAS WOMEN CHANGE THE GAME
Four women from the Lone Star State who have shaped politics at home and on the national stage compare notes on strides made—and the work yet to be done.

Ambassador Karen Hughes, Worldwide Vice Chair, Burson-Marsteller
Rosie Castro, Community Activist
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Senior Counsel, Bracewell & Giuliani; former US Senator
Kiki McLean, Partner, McLean Clark

Moderated by: Mark McKinnon, President, Media Guy Media

CLOSING PROGRAM

3pm: PROGRAM ENDS

Women in the World Texas is supported by presenting sponsor Toyota, leadership sponsors the City of San Antonio and Credit Suisse, and supporting sponsors Liz Claiborne at JCPenney, The CE Group, Mokara Hotels and Spas, and Omni La Mansion del Rio.

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SOURCE San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau